Outcome & Impact - Aftermath
Explore English proverbs that depict aftermaths, including "crime does not pay" and "if you play with fire, you get burned".
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used to emphasize that engaging in illegal or unethical behavior may provide temporary benefits or rewards, but the negative consequences will always outweigh the gains
used to suggest that the negative energy or harm one puts out into the world can return to them in some form
used as a cautionary reminder that indulging in temporary pleasures or carefree behaviors may lead to future consequences or regret
used to imply that bad actions or behavior will eventually have negative consequences for the person who performs them
used to highlight the idea that irresponsible or thoughtless behavior in youth can lead to regret and negative outcomes later in life
used to suggest that those who use violence or aggression to solve problems or achieve their objectives, are likely to experience similar responses from others, leading to their downfall
used to emphasize that if one engages in risky or dangerous behavior, one is likely to experience negative consequences
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